Resume Writing Secrets to Get More Interviews Rebecca Bayne, President - Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.

Lindsey Mailloux, Sr. Recruiter - Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.

Rebecca Bayne, President

BCSI – Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.

Since 1999, Rebecca Bayne has been a search and recruitment professional, known for a

thorough, targeted, and conscientious approach to the business and art of matching unique

talent with exceptional organizations. To form BCSI in 2013, she acquired the Integration

Recruitment Division she’d built and managed for twelve years within a leading industry firm,

working with many of the most well-recognized companies on the SDM 100 and Top Systems

Integrator Reports. In addition to search and recruitment, Rebecca consults with her clients

who seek to improve processes and the industry’s perception of their companies in order to

build a competitive edge in securing the very best industry talent. Prior to the decision in 2001

to focus her business entirely in the Physical Security industry, her area of specialization was

network infrastructure professionals in I.T. Rebecca has conducted searches for — and worked

with all levels of — technical, operations, sales, management, and executive professionals.

Rebecca also has a diverse business background and over 18 years’ experience in consultative

selling, business and talent promotion, software training/consulting, and construction

management.

Lindsey Mailloux – Senior Recruiter

BCSI – Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.

Lindsey joined Bayne Consulting & Search in July of 2014 as a Junior Recruiter, new to both

recruiting and the security industry. In her time with the company, she has developed a great deal of

understanding about the industry and crucial processes, having tailored a thorough, detailed and

personal approach to her work. Lindsey’s responsibilities include research, initial contact with

candidates to gain a deeper understanding of their qualifications, and managing the interview and

placement process. In January of 2017, Lindsey was promoted to Senior Recruiter, a role which

requires more extensive commitment to clients and search process management. She also works

closely with Rebecca to communicate with clients about their most critical personnel needs and

search assignments. Lindsey is devoted to personal and professional development in order to

continue to build on her knowledge and fluency in search and recruitment in the physical security

integration industry.

Prior to joining BCSI, Lindsey spent several years in sales, working first in insurance, followed by the

wine and beverage industry. Lindsey is a rare Colorado native: she was born in Denver, grew up in

Fort Collins, moved to Boulder to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from the University

of Colorado, and has since lived all over Northern Colorado. She spends much of her spare time

with her family, exploring mountain hiking trails and visiting microbreweries along the front range.

AgendaResumes: What’s Changed?

How to Stand Out

Sections of the Resume

Writing Effective Bullets

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Pop Quiz!

Where does your resume actually go after you submit an application online?

A

Recruiter

B

Hiring Manager

C

Database

Source: Evans, Will (2012). Eye Tracking Online Metacognition: Cognitive Complexity and Recruiter Decision Making. Retrieved from http://cdn.theladders.net/static/images/basicSite/pdfs/TheLadders-EyeTracking-StudyC2.pdf

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Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Resume 3

Resume 2

Resume 1

➢ Simple Formatting➢ High Relevance (Keywords) ➢ Applicant Actually Fits

➢ Weird or Fancy Formatting➢ Low Relevance (Lacks Keywords) ➢ Applicant Doesn’t Really Fit

Resume 4

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Pop Quiz!

What is the average amount of time an internal/corporate recruiter spends looking at your resume ?

A

6 seconds

B

15 seconds

C

30 seconds

Source: Sanburn, Josh – How to Make Your Resume Last Longer Than 6 Seconds. Retrieved from http://business.time.com/2012/04/13/how-to-make-your-resume-last-longer-than-6-seconds/

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Interview: Yes or No?

Resume Writing Secrets to Get More Interviews

Interview: Yes or No?

Resume Writing Secrets to Get More Interviews

What’s Different?✔ Neatly Organized✔ Easy to Quickly Scan✔ Highly Relevant

What’s a Targeted Resume?

R E S U M E W R I T I N G S E C R E T S T O G E T M O R E I N T E R V I E W S

Indicates What You Want

Matches Employers

Needs

Highlights Relevant Strengths

Articulates Your Value

Keywords

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Keywords

Buzz Words

KeywordsWords associated with a specific industry, profession, or job function

Words that are vague, cliché, or used to embellish or exaggerate to generate “buzz”

KeywordsResume Writing Secrets to Get More Interviews

Keywords

Derek Morgan- Security Group Manager (ABC Company)

DMorgan updated resume Nov 2015

Easy to find

Difficult to find

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Sections of a Resume

• Contact information

• Summary of qualifications

• Skills (Keywords)

• Education

• Experience

• Additional sections vary based on your experience and background

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Contact Information

or

Charles Hubbard324 Jones Street

San Francisco, CA 94117(555) 222 – 3333

chuck_h@gmail.com

Charles Hubbard , MBA

324 Jones Street ~ San Francisco, CA 94117 ~ 555-222-3333 ~ chuck_h@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/chubbard

Be sure your

email address is

professional!

CHARLES HUBBARD San Francisco, CA 94117 • (555) 222-3333 • chuck h@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/chubbard

Don’t forget

your

LinkedIn

URL!

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Summary of QualificationsSummary of Qualifications

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in sales at the regional and national level.

• Achieved strong and sustainable revenue, profit, and market contributions through expertise in business development, team building, and performance management.

• A flexible and creative leader with keen negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.

Who are you professionally?

What are you targeting?

How can you provide value?

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Summary of Qualifications ExamplesBulleted Style

Summary of Qualifications

▪ Performance driven hospitality professional with a 10 year track record of success, seeking a transition to a hospitality recruiter role

▪ Excellent knowledge of the restaurant and hotel industries

▪ Skilled at hiring and growing teams internally

▪ Able to source talent through a variety of channels

▪ Bilingual in Spanish

Paragraph Style

Summary of Qualifications

Marketing Manager with over seven years of experience in CPG and retail marketingenvironments. Ability to size up competitor companies and provide marketing insight tosales teams and management. Skilled public speaker and excellent project manager.Analytical minded professional who makes decisions based on sound data.

Target differs from past role

Target is the same

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Summary of Qualifications + Skills

Skills

Skills

Skills

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Pop Quiz!

Where should the education section be placed on your resume?

Right after the summary

Experience 1st, Education 2nd It Depends

A B C

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Education

Reverse Chronological Order

Use Complete Title of Degree + Major

For Current Students, List

Expected Grad Date

For Multiple Degrees from 1

School, List School Once

Master of Science in Psychology – University of Phoenix Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Arizona State University

Master of Science in Psychology vs. Master’s in PsychologyBachelor of Arts in Sociology vs. BA in Sociology

Master of Science in Psychology – University of Phoenix (Aug 2021)

University of PhoenixMaster of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

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EducationR E S U M E W R I T I N G S E C R E T S T O

G E T M O R E I N T E R V I E W S

_________________________EDUCATION_____________________________

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

George Mason University, Virginia, USA Dean’s List 3.6 GPA.

Education________________________________________________________________________

DePaul University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration with a concentration in security

• 3.6 GPA

• Relevant coursework: Criminal Procedure, Management Communication Skills, and Interpersonal

Communication

University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL

Associate of Arts with a concentration in Criminal Justice

• Relevant coursework: Introduction to Security, and Fundamentals of Policing

Project Experience

If professional experience is minimal, add Student Project Experience after your Education.

STUDENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

STUDENT PROJECT – Name of project listed here Summer 2012

• Placeholder bullet (can be 1 line or 2 lines, avoid 3 lines)

• Placeholder bullet (can be 1 line or 2 lines, avoid 3 lines)

STUDENT PROJECT – Name of project listed here Fall 2010

• Placeholder bullet (can be 1 line or 2 lines, avoid 3 lines)

• Placeholder bullet (can be 1 line or 2 lines, avoid 3 lines)

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Experience

23

HEADINGS

WHAT TO INCLUDE?

REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL

ORDER

Experience – Can include paid, nonpaid, internship, & volunteer workProfessional Experience – May be interpreted as paid work onlyRelated or Relevant Experience – Bring related experience to front of resume

Company Name, Position Titles, Location, Dates of Employment, Accomplishments in Bulleted StatementsABC Company – Phoenix, AZ May 2011 – PresentPosition Title

List your experience with the most recent first

BE CONSISTENT Use the same style and formatting

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Experience – Volunteer work

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Option 1:

Option 2:

Volunteer Experience

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – San Francisco, CA 2010 – Present

Fundraising Volunteer

▪ List individual skills to market, context and any results attained

▪ List individual skills to market, context and any results attained

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, Relay for Life 2005 – 2011

Committee Member

▪ List individual skills to market, context and any results attained

▪ List individual skills to market, context and any results attained

Volunteer Experience

• Fundraising Volunteer: American Cancer Society - San Francisco Chapter (2010 – Present)

• Committee Member: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Relay for Life (2005 - 2011)

Additional SectionsChoose additional section headings based on your unique experience (max 2)

• Honors/Awards

• Technical Skills

• Military Experience

• Licenses

• Certifications

• Internships

• Memberships

• Presentations

• Professional Activities

• Publications

• Volunteer

• Community Service

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Bullet Statements

CORE THEME EVIDENCERELEVANCE

What skill am I trying to convey?

Do my bullets provide evidence of my skills?

Does it address a need of my future employer?

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Writing Techniques

BEGIN WITH VERBS

FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

USE NUMBERS

BE SPECIFIC

Responsible for managing 10 direct reports…

Managed 10 direct reports…

Trained 45 employees on effective communication; received praise for engaging delivery and innovative content

Sold $1.2M with average margin of 32% consistently exceeding $1M quota

Created over 20 multimedia assets per month with Adobe Creative Suite, including video, graphics, and web content to promote community engagement events

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Resume Checklist

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DO

• Fit neatly on 1-2 pages. If more than 10 years of experience, use 2-3 pages.

• Font is crisp and clean (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri) and at least size 11. Margins at sides and bottom are not less than 0.5 inch; 0.7-inch margins will ensure correct printing.

• Layout and design are easy to read and pleasing to the eye.

• Important titles are emphasized with text enhancements where appropriate (caps, bold, underline, italic)

• Indentations or bullets organize information logically.

DO NOT

• Avoid lengthy experience bullets; do not exceed three lines of content for each idea to be presented.

• No spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Is neat, clean and professional-looking.

• Extraneous personal information (height, weight, age, sex, etc.) is not included.

• Do not include personal references. Use a separate document for distribution when needed.

• Hobbies or social skills are not listed unless related to the job target.

• “I” or other personal pronouns are used only in cover letters and not resumes.

Questions ?

Contact Information:

Rebecca Bayne, President – Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.Office: 303-396-0404 x 14 Email: rb@baynecsi.com

Lindsey Mailloux, Sr. Recruiter – Bayne Consulting & Search, Inc.Office: 303-396-0404 x 17Email: lm@baynecsi.com